Is Austria Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Austria

Safety rating

Very Safe
4.5 /5

Women living in Austria consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.5 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.9 /5

Women living in Austria consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.9 out of 5.

Violence rating

4%

On average 4% percentage of women in Austria have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.

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Crime & Safety Statistics

Based on 301 experiences

Safety rating:

4.5/5Very Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.6/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.9/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.5/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Austria?

Vienna

Very safe, bit of racist people here and there but hey, Hitler was from here, it's genetic. You can be pretty careless with your stuff and nobody will touch it or take it. Except gloves at university. Someone took mine I am sure

Posted: July 20, 2025
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Salzburg

Salzburg is such a charming and magical Place to be! With its beautiful old Town and landmarks, especially the Lakes around - my study Town is just stunning 🌼 Also when I Go out the Night, After working late or coming Home from an caraoke evening in One of the Many Irish pubs I feel so Safe - but I can only rate the Situation in the old Town because of my flat being part of it! From 9/10pm on in the evening there is noone anymore in the streets, it is Not very noisy or crowded a part from the rudolfskai where all of the Night Life happens! I Walk often alone when I Come Home Late, cause I dont worry about anything ! There is just One quarter of the City that I Heart to be more busy by Night: it is Lehen! But it is away from the Oldtown, so i cannot validate the Information ! All in all - you‘ll feel very Safe in our Beautiful Little Salzburg! 🌟

Posted: July 17, 2025
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Lucyy

Lucyy

Vienna

Vienna is a really safe city! Of course there are some places you shouldn't go alone at night but those places are really rare! It's a really modern country, we almost have light in every street. Public transport is always a bit crowded, but most of the time, there is no reason to worry about getting robbed or touched. But as always - you shouldn't walk around blind and reckless because you never know what's going on in other people's heads

Posted: July 17, 2025
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Sophie

Sophie

Vienna

I‘ve lived in many cities and Voenna has been by far the safest. There are zones I do not feel great like outer disctricts, but especially the center and surrounding areas are quite secure. I was sexually harassed around three times in the public transport but I‘ve also lived here for over 15 years and overall it’s much better than other cities.

Posted: July 17, 2025
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Lilli

Lilli

Salzburg

From our experience salzburg is an amazing city for travelers all around the world. However some form of herasment my accur when your in the wrong part of town, We have only had minor inconveniences , regarding the safety of the city but in general the crime rates are very low. If you have any questions, we will be very happy to answer them !

Posted: July 12, 2025
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Schlierbach

Schlierbach is very safe. It's a rather small village and the people are all kind. I have lived here for almost 19 years and I have always felt safe and have never experienced any harassment or something similar.

Posted: July 8, 2025
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Is Austria worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.7 /5

based on 100 experiences from female travelers

Joanne

Joanne

Germany

Hallstatt, Group travel

My friends and I went to Hallstatt in April. It’s such a beautiful and peaceful place! There were many tourists even though it wasn’t peak season. Still, it was a great trip and we really enjoyed it! 😆

Posted: July 22, 2025
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Joanne

Joanne

Germany

Vienna, Group travel

Vienna is a beautiful city and I felt really safe when I visited there. The signs are clear and the transportation is really convenient. If you forget to by ticket before you get in the car, most of the trains have machines. You can buy it immediately.

Posted: July 22, 2025
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Safety in Austria

Frequently asked questions

Is Austria safe?

Women living in Austria consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.5 out of 5.

Is Austria safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Austria consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Austria?

Women living in Austria consider public transport to be very safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.6 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Austria?

Women living in Austria consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Austria?

Women living in Austria consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Austria?

Women living in Austria consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Austria?

Women living in Austria consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Austria?

Women living in Austria consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Austria?

Women living in Austria consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Austria?

Women living in Austria consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5